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Junior Researcher: Serology Lab
Job Description
The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI reorganized by the decree of the Council of Ministers Regulation No. 530/2023 with the objectives of conducting biomedical, clinical trial and bioequivalence research, promoting and strengthening local production of pharmaceutical products and research capacity building under the Federal Ministry of Health. AHRI, over its 50 years in service, is well known for its hub function for skill and technology transfer and partnership embracing research agendas with direct impact in the development and transformation of population in Ethiopia and beyond.
The Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD) Research Division is one of the departments in the institute and currently MNTDs Malaria Research Unit runs different research projects on malaria in collaborations with national and international partners and funders. Therefore, the MNTD Division is looking for self-driven, motivated, innovative, and energetic Junior Researcher in Serology Laboratory to join our diverse team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare weekly individual plans and performance reports
Receive, label, and store appropriately samples collected from the field.
Make sure that samples and reagents are stored and used based on the standard of the lab and manufacturer guidelines and procedures.
Utilize complex technical equipment extensively to achieve desired results
Read and follow all the SOPs related to the experiment type
Follow standardized procedures to prepare buffers, reagents and volumetric solutions to combine with samples and used in different steps of the procedure
Maintain precise records; follow established quality assurance and quality control guidelines. Use laboratory log book in addition to electronic recordings
Plan, prepare, process antigen bead based assay, antibody bead based assay, CSP bead based assay and genotyping on luminex MagPix machine
Prepare all the necessary samples, buffers and reagents
Keep up to date with training on new test procedures and instrumentation
Prepare and share SOPs for new techniques and procedures developed in our laboratory or adopted from different collaborative laboratories
Mentor junior members of the laboratory team, students (MSC/PHD), and gusts from different researcher institutions based on PI approval
Capacity to work standing or in a stationary position for 4-5 hours at a time
Clean and maintain lab
Take on additional assignments that may be assigned by the project PI or the Lab Coordinator.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Competences
B.Sc. degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Technology, Biology.
Work experience is not required
Hands-on lab experience in serology lab setting is advantageous.
Willing to work on evenings, holidays and weekends when necessary
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Fluent in English Languages (speaking, writing, reading and listening)
Advanced skill of computer science
Ability to work with others (colleagues, MSc and PhD students) respectfully, professionally and maintain good team spirit all the time
Duty station: Addis Ababa AHRI Head Office
Number required: 1 (one)
Terms of employment: one year contract period with full time employment basis with possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability
Salary: ETB 10,386.00
How to Apply
How to Apply
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